Essential Function: Behavioral and Social Attributes

Possess the emotional health and stability required for full utilization of the student's intellectual abilities, the exercise of good judgment, the prompt completion of all academic and patient care responsibilities, and the development of mature, sensitive, and effective relationships with clients and other members of the healthcare team; possess the ability to tolerate taxing workloads, function effectively under stress, adapt to changing environments, display flexibility, and learn to function in the face of uncertainties inherent in clinical settings with patients; possess compassion, integrity, concern for others, and motivation; possess the ability to demonstrate professional behaviors and a strong work ethic.

Examples:

• Maintain patient confidentiality and exercise ethical integrity, honesty, dependability, and accountability in the performance of laboratory responsibilities.
• Adapt to the changing environment and technology.
• Maintain composure and continue phlebotomy procedures when subjected to high stress levels).